Above: Much of the facade’s charm comes from the diamond-paned transom windows. Diamond panes, traditionally associated with Victorian or Tudor style houses, work well with the high-pitched roof (evocative of a Tudor cottage). Many window manufacturers offer diamond grille styles; Andersen Windows’ A-Series of customizable windows offers two grille options: full or simulated divided light. For pricing and options, see Andersen Windows.

Above: To recreate the look of the deck, redwood planking is a good choice. Redwood’s warm color, combined with its durability (redwood is dense and resistant to rot, insects, water, and fire), explain its popularity as an exterior surface material. It is available in different grades–from construction grade to clear all-heart–and a variety of patterns. For more information and pricing, see Redwood Empire.

Above: Evoking a traditional Japanese Zen garden at the edge of the deck, compact conifers and grasses are widely spaced to make each plant an individual focal point. To recreate the look with a mix of textures and shapes, consider planting evergreen junipers. At (L) Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia‘ ($49.95 from Nature Hills) is a low growing creeper, and (R) Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Point’ will grow vertically in a pyramidal shape ($54.95 from Nature Hills).

Above: The water feature in the garden is made from a piece of found pottery fitted with a fountain kit. For a similar look, start with a Round Ceramic Pot (for example, a glazed pot from Asia as shown above; see Sloat’s for information and pricing). To convert the pot, you can use a 1-Tier Fountain With Pump Kit, which comes with a reservoir, pump, and fittings and is suitable for containers of up to 4 gallons ($28.44 from Lowe’s).